Preconstruction Leader

Future You; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 150 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Future You is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Lead in Sydney, NSW, to drive early project success on complex healthcare builds. You will translate briefs into construction-ready solutions, coordinating design, cost, procurement, approvals and programming with clients, designers and delivery teams.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, buildability knowledge, and proven ability to manage multiple healthcare projects from concept to handover with proactive issue resolution.

Qualificações

• Experience in healthcare construction, hospital projects or medical fit-outs.
• Demonstrated experience managing preconstruction, estimating, project management or commercial activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, buildability, sequencing and project programming.
• Commercial acumen across cost planning, budgeting, procurement, risk and margin management.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise competing deadlines and resolve issues proactively.

Responsabilidades

• Preconstruction Management: Lead projects from initial brief through construction-ready handover, managing scope, deliverables, milestones and programs.
• Design & Buildability: Review designs, drawings and specifications to identify gaps, resolve constructability issues and align design decisions with budget and delivery requirements.
• Commercial & Estimating: Develop and review cost plans, budgets, tenders and commercial assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities to protect project margins.
• Procurement: Engage subcontractors and suppliers, assess pricing, develop procurement strategies and identify long-lead items and potential delays.
• Approvals & Risk: Coordinate approvals and compliance requirements, maintain risk registers and resolve issues before they impact construction.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Build trusted client relationships, manage expectations and coordinate stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process.
• Construction Handover: Ensure Project Managers receive comprehensive documentation covering scope, budget, program, procurement, risks and outstanding items.
• Continuous Improvement: Strengthen preconstruction processes, improve consistency and identify opportunities to enhance project outcomes.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Healthcare Construction & Fit-Out | Sydney, NSW

An established Australian design and construction business is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Lead to play a pivotal role in preparing complex healthcare projects for successful delivery.

With more than 20 years of industry experience and a portfolio of 2,000+ healthcare projects, the business delivers end-to-end design, approvals and construction solutions across the healthcare sector. As the business continues to grow, this is an opportunity to strengthen preconstruction capability and make a tangible impact on project performance, commercial outcomes and client experience.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead projects through preconstruction, translating client briefs and design concepts into commercially sound, construction-ready projects.

Working closely with clients, designers, estimators, consultants, suppliers and delivery teams, you will bring together scope, design, cost, procurement, approvals and programming to ensure projects are well planned and ready to proceed.

This role suits a commercially astute construction professional who combines technical knowledge with strong stakeholder management and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Preconstruction Management: Lead projects from initial brief through to construction-ready handover, managing scope, deliverables, milestones and programs.
• Design & Buildability: Review designs, drawings and specifications to identify gaps, resolve constructability issues and align design decisions with budget and delivery requirements.
• Commercial & Estimating: Develop and review cost plans, budgets, tenders and commercial assumptions, identifying risks and opportunities to protect project margins.
• Procurement: Engage subcontractors and suppliers, assess pricing, develop procurement strategies and identify long-lead items and potential delays.
• Approvals & Risk: Coordinate approvals and compliance requirements, maintain risk registers and resolve issues before they impact construction.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Build trusted client relationships, manage expectations and coordinate stakeholders throughout the preconstruction process.
• Construction Handover: Ensure Project Managers receive comprehensive documentation covering scope, budget, program, procurement, risks and outstanding items.
• Continuous Improvement: Strengthen preconstruction processes, improve consistency and identify opportunities to enhance project outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced construction professional who understands what it takes to move a project from concept to construction with confidence.

You will bring:

• Experience in healthcare construction, hospital projects or medical fit-outs.
• Demonstrated experience managing preconstruction, estimating, project management or commercial activities.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, buildability, sequencing and project programming.
• Commercial acumen across cost planning, budgeting, procurement, risk and margin management.
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience working collaboratively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise competing deadlines and resolve issues proactively.